Scoliosis isn’t a condition all Ashburn
parents, families or persons have to consider. For those whose lives or loved
ones’ lives are concerned with scoliosis, Ashburn
scoliosis is a big consideration. Poulin Chiropractic of Herndon and Ashburn shares
these new findings about Ashburn scoliosis development and treatment
of scoliosis.
CAUSES OF Ashburn SCOLIOSIS: PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AS
YOUTH
Being physically active is a customary
recommendation for Ashburn chiropractic patients. It’s
important for all Ashburn kids and especially for kids at risk for
scoliosis. New research on the mechanism, diagnosis and treatment
of spinal scoliosis - though little is understood
about the origins of adolescent onset idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) –
verified that reduced physical
ability and activity in those who go on develop scoliosis by age 15 was
seen as early as age 18 months. Those children who did more
objectively measured moderate/vigorous physical activity at age 11 were 30%
less likely to develop scoliosis. (1) Poulin Chiropractic of Herndon and Ashburn knows Ashburn
parents will want to keep their kids active!
Ashburn SCOLIOSIS TREATMENT: OUTCOME PREDICTION
Beyond understanding the development of scoliosis, treatment
of scoliosis intrigues Ashburn scoliosis patients. The
spine itself may help predict its
respond to Ashburn chiropractic treatment. A significant
tilting of the L3 and L4 vertebrae at skeletal maturity, especially
one greater than 16°, foretells future curve progression and low
back pain in adulthood. (2) Such a spine with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis profits
from spinal mobilization and therapeutic exercise. They both may slow the
progression of the curve and reduce the previously
increased magnitude of the curve. A form of spinal
manipulation called Cox® Flexion Distraction spinal
manipulation incorporates spine distraction with mobilization of
vertebral segments through their normal ranges of motion. This may
allow increased mobility and aid in stopping
curve progression and in decreasing the curvature. (3)
Ashburn SCOLIOSIS TREATMENT: SPINAL MOBILIZATION
A new study reported support
for spinal mobilization of scoliosis spines. Researchers discovered
significant improvements in the neutral angles of both the lower thoracic spine
curve and the lower lumbar spine curve after triple-treatment trunk stretching.
Triple-treatment trunk stretching may well better the spinal
curve and the physical fitness status of the scoliosis patient.
(4) Again, Cox® flexion distraction manipulation stretches the basic anatomical
posture of scoliosis.
Ashburn SCOLIOSIS TREATMENT: SURGICAL VS
NON-SURGICAL
Definitive indication of the
clinical expectations and outcomes of non-surgical and surgical care for adolescent
idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) is scarce. While AIS can advance
during the growth years and cause a
significant deformity, it is usually not
symptomatic. Nevertheless, the risk of health problems and curve
progression rises if the final spinal curvature get
to or exceeds a certain degree. Scoliosis-specific exercises, bracing, and
surgery are more typical interventions to prevent the
progression. The key goals of all types of
interventions are to revise the deformity, prevent
further deterioration of the curve, and fix the spine’s asymmetry and balance. Further, reducing
morbidity and pain and allowing return to full
function are also significant. Surgery is usually
suggested for curvatures exceeding 40 to 50
degrees to stop the curvature. There are many reports of short-term
(few months) promising surgical treatment outcomes but few
long-term outcomes (over 20 years). For those with curves greater
than 45 degrees, there are no randomized controlled trials and prospective
controlled trials comparing spinal fusion surgery with non-surgical
interventions in people with AIS with a Cobb angle greater than 45
degrees to show that one is superior. (5)
Ashburn SCOLIOSIS TREATMENT: CHIROPRACTIC
Chiropractic medicine can be first line care for AIS. The
chiropractor determines the curvature angle and establishes a Ashburn treatment plan that can include
spinal manipulation, specialized exercises, postural control, and bracing. If needed,
interdisciplinary care will be assimilated into
the Ashburn chiropractic treatment plan. Concerning chiropractic Cox®
Technic spinal manipulation, consider the study (6) about
stiffness of the thoracic spine which is the primary area of the
spine changed by scoliosis. This study found
that changes in spinal stiffness with chronic thoracic pain demonstrate
association of pain and muscle activity. Spinal
stiffness is intensified in chronic spine related pain. Increased spine motion is a part of non-surgical
treatment of scoliosis whether in the adolescent or middle to older aged
individual.
CONTACT Poulin Chiropractic of Herndon and Ashburn
Listen
to this PODCAST about Cox® Technic chiropractic
care of scoliosis told by Dr. Roberto Branca, an Italian chiropractor
using Cox® Technic, on The Back
Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson. He talks about
how he assists in keeping an active woman who has scoliosis active.
Schedule your Ashburn chiropractic visit. Considering
all the treatments available for Ashburn scoliosis is vital
to the adolescent or adult with scoliosis and his/her family.
Poulin Chiropractic of Herndon and Ashburn teams up with Ashburn scoliosis
patients and their families to plan the right path for spinal
mobility, strength, and health.